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The Executive Order on Promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel sets out policies to reduce the spread of COVID-19 through travel within and into the United States. It requires mask-wearing on various modes of transportation, such as airplanes, trains, and buses, in line with CDC guidelines, while consultatively engaging state and local authorities. The order also addresses international travel by highlighting the need for proof of negative COVID-19 tests before entering the U.S., as well as coordinating with foreign governments to ensure safe travel practices. Additionally, the order outlines measures for land and sea travel and explores linking vaccinations to international certification.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of information collection rules related to public safety communications in the 4.9 GHz band. These rules aim to gather detailed technical data from public safety agencies, which must be submitted to the FCC's Universal Licensing System starting December 9, 2024. The data collection involves new licensing requests and updates for existing operations, with a deadline for incumbent licensees set for June 9, 2025. The efforts are part of an initiative to enhance public safety communication measures in this frequency band.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive for certain Leonardo helicopter models, specifically AB139 and AW139. This directive mandates the removal of specific engine mounting rods that do not conform to standards and prohibits their installation on any helicopter, as these rods could potentially fail and cause loss of control of the aircraft. The directive is effective from April 1, 2021, and operators are expected to ensure compliance by replacing the non-conforming rods with approved ones. This action was initiated due to a report of non-conforming parts and aims to enhance the safety of these helicopters.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is granting a 5-year exemption to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), allowing certain individuals to qualify as inspectors for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) without the usual one year of training or experience. Instead, individuals can complete a training program self-certified by their providers, consistent with recommended practices by the ATA's Technology and Maintenance Council. The exemption aims to maintain or enhance safety levels while addressing personnel shortages in the industry and allows those trained under this program to demonstrate proficiency through certification tests. The terms and conditions require training providers to self-certify their curricula and keep detailed records of program graduates.

The Department of the Interior is informing the public about its decision to adopt certain categorical exclusions (CXs) for environmental reviews from the Department of Energy and the National Telecommunications Information Administration. These CXs will be used by the Bureau of Land Management and the Bureau of Indian Affairs to streamline actions like setting up fences, roads, or communication towers without needing full environmental assessments if no special circumstances exist. This decision is aimed at improving efficiency in managing public and Tribal lands, while ensuring actions don't harm the environment. The adoption became effective on January 16, 2025.

Rural Development, part of the USDA, is adopting seven Categorical Exclusions (CEs) from the Department of Energy to use in their programs, under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). These CEs will help streamline environmental reviews for projects improving infrastructure like electric power, water systems, and renewable energy in rural areas. The agency has consulted with the DOE to ensure appropriateness and plans to apply these CEs while considering environmental impact safeguards. This decision aims to enhance the efficiency of RD projects while maintaining environmental compliance.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has received a request from Vineyard Northeast, LLC for permission to incidentally impact small numbers of marine mammals during the construction of the Vineyard Northeast Offshore Wind Project. This project will take place offshore of Massachusetts and Connecticut and will run for five years starting January 1, 2028. The activities involved, like installing wind turbine foundations and underwater surveys, might disturb marine mammals, although serious harm or death is not expected. The public is invited to comment on the request by January 16, 2025, and all feedback will be considered in developing regulations for the project.

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is reopening the public comment period for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) related to the Homeland Defense Radar-Hawaii (HDR-H) project. This radar aims to detect and monitor long-range ballistic missile threats. The EIS will explore the possible environmental impacts of constructing and operating this radar on two Hawaiian islands. The public has a 45-day window to submit comments, which will be considered in the draft EIS analysis. Due to COVID-19, public scoping meetings will be held online instead of in person.

The Department of Commerce has completed its review of a countervailing duty order on aluminum extrusions from China for 2018. This review found that Chinese producers and exporters of these aluminum products received subsidies, with the final subsidy rates listed in the official review results. Some companies had their participation in the review rescinded, and the Department plans to enforce cash deposits and duties accordingly. The merchandise included in this review involves a wide variety of aluminum extrusions, with some exceptions for specific alloy compositions and finished products.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proposes new rules to enhance the accuracy and transparency of transmission line ratings to better reflect real-time conditions. The proposal includes requiring transmission providers to use ambient-adjusted ratings (AAR) that consider current air temperatures and dynamic line ratings (DLR) for more accurate transfer capabilities. It also suggests that Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and Independent System Operators (ISOs) need systems to frequently update these ratings electronically. The goal is to ensure fairer and more efficient energy pricing while maintaining the safety and reliability of the electrical grid.